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Luke 19:3 Cross-References
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“And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.”
Luke 19:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 19:3
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. The verb ezētei (ἐζήτει, "he was seeking") suggests determined, persistent effort. Zacchaeus wanted to see tis estin (τίς ἐστιν, "who he was")—not merely to glimpse Jesus physically but to understand his identity and character. This seeking echoes the rich young ruler's question "What shall I do to inherit eternal life?" (Luke 18:18), but Zacchaeus's actions demonstrate humility the ruler lacked.The obstacle was twofold: the crowd (tou ochlou, τοῦ ὄχλου, "the press") and his stature (tē hēliki...
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